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SJZ 8246

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 8246
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 90,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arms - rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Carried out repair to mount (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted to gain beam immage (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Aim adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,227 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,684 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s an n/s front brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms/link bushes starting to detriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 70,684 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s an n/s front brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to pass (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms/link bushes starting to detriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 61,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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SJZ 8246 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJZ 8246, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJZ 8246 registered?

SJZ 8246 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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